David Beckham Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of retired professional soccer player David Beckham. Birth date: May 2, 1975…
Melania Trump Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Melania Trump, wife of 45th US President Donald Trump. Birth…
Hillsborough Stadium Disaster Fast Facts
CNN — Here is a look at the Hillsborough Disaster, a 1989 tragedy at a British soccer stadium. Overcrowding in…
Theresa May Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Theresa May, former prime minister of the United Kingdom. Birth date:…
50 of the world’s best breads
CNN — What is bread? You likely don’t have to think for long, and whether you’re hungry for a slice…
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Fast Facts
CNN — Here is a look at the life of the Duchess of Sussex, the former actress Meghan Markle. Birth…
Gordon Brown Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Birth date: February 20, 1951…
Vanessa Redgrave Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave. Birth date: January 30, 1937 Birth place:…
Princess Catherine Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of the Princess of Wales, the former Catherine (Kate) Middleton. Birth…
Airplane bounces along Heathrow runway during Storm Gerrit
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Dublin Airport falls silent for the ‘Blessing of the Planes’
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Prince Harry Fast Facts | CNN
Here is a look at the life of Britain’s Prince Harry. Birth date: September 15, 1984 Birth place: London, England…
16 best hotels for Christmas celebrations
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Pan Am Flight 103 Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. December 21, 1988 – Pan Am Flight…
A British guy crashed her Thanksgiving dinner. They’ve been married for 20 years
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David Cameron Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of David Cameron, former prime minister of the United Kingdom. Birth date:…
What is Advent? And what traditions do people follow worldwide?
CNN — Wreaths, candles and calendars. These are sure signs of Advent for many Christian groups around the world. But…
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon closed as 1,000 earthquakes hit in 24 hours
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100 cruise passengers injured as ship lurches to a halt in storm
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Iceland’s prime minister joins thousands of women on strike
CNN — Thousands of women across Iceland – including the prime minister – went on strike Tuesday as part of…
Brussels attack: Belgium hunts for gunman suspected of killing two Swedes
CNN — A gunman suspected of killing two Swedish nationals in a terrorist attack in Brussels remains at large Tuesday…
Britain’s PM seeks to rally his party ahead of an election they are tipped to lose
London CNN — Rishi Sunak will gather with members of his governing Conservative Party on Sunday for what is likely…
Gerry Adams Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Gerry Adams, former president of Sinn Fein, the leading republican political…
UK government under pressure to take tougher line on China amid spying allegations
London CNN — The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has reignited a fierce debate…
Rishi Sunak says he raised “very strong concerns” over Chinese interference in UK parliamentary democracy
CNN — UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he raised his “very strong concerns” to China’s premier regarding potential Chinese…
Norges Bank: Norway’s $1.4 trillion investment fund is shutting its China office
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Daniel Abed Khalife: Terror suspect on the run after escaping from London prison
CNN — A serving member of the British Army awaiting trial on terror charges escaped from prison in London on…
Russia is reinvited to glitzy Nobel Prize banquet after last year’s exclusion, sparking controversy
CNN — Ambassadors from Russia and Belarus have been invited back to the Nobel Prize banquet after being excluded last…
Brexit: The UK economy still can’t cope with the consequences of leaving the EU
London CNN — The UK government has delayed health and safety checks on food imports from the European Union for…
Australia’s fairytale home Women’s World Cup ends in defeat to Sweden in third-place playoff
CNN — It has been a history-making, game-changing Women’s World Cup for Australia, but the Matildas’ participation in the tournament…
Women’s World Cup: England stuns co-host Australia to reach final
CNN — England has reached the Women’s World Cup final for the first time thanks to a stunning 3-1 win…
England advances to Women’s World Cup quarterfinals after dramatic penalty shootout win over Nigeria
CNN — England had its star player Lauren James sent off in regulation time but advanced to the Women’s World…
How New Zealand’s plan for English and te reo Māori road signs took an unexpected turn
CNN — It was meant to be an inclusive gesture to New Zealand’s indigenous Maori community. But plans to introduce…
France stuns Brazil with late winner; Sweden qualifies for Women’s World Cup knockout stages
Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers CNN — France put itself in a commanding…
Daniel Duggan: Ex-US Marine accused of training Chinese military pilots fights extradition to the US
Brisbane, Australia CNN — Former Marine Daniel Duggan once flew Harrier jets for the United States, taking off and landing…
Tiny endangered toad halts play at Open Championship
CNN — For the second consecutive round, play was disrupted at the Open Championship, but – this time – not…
Why are far-right parties on the march across Europe?
CNN — While the Anglosphere was wracked by a burst of populism in 2016, most European countries proved remarkably resilient.…
UK by-elections: Rishi Sunak suffers two election losses as British voters reject ailing Conservative government
London CNN — Britain’s beleaguered Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suffered a damaging political blow on Friday as voters rejected his…
Stunning Hannah Wilkinson goal delivers shock win for New Zealand over Norway in opening Women’s World Cup match
CNN — World Cups are so often defined by their upsets, the surprise results that stun crowds and cause delirious…
Woman jailed for taking abortion pill after UK legal limit to be released from prison
London CNN — A British woman jailed under Victorian-era legislation for terminating her pregnancy after the United Kingdom’s legal limit…
Wimbledon Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the Wimbledon tennis championships. July 3-16, 2023 – Wimbledon takes place in London. June…
AI facial recognition tech brings ‘airport-style security’ to UK stores, says human rights group
London CNN — A rising number of British stores are using a facial recognition system powered by artificial intelligence to…
England’s Lionesses have ‘fire in the belly’ for World Cup after Finalissima victory against Brazil
CNN — As they lifted an international trophy for a second time in nine months, England’s Lionesses advanced their impressive…
The world’s best cities for public transit
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Britain’s pound is beating every other major currency this year
London CNN — The British pound crashed to a record low last fall as investors rebelled against budget plans by…